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Train Mainz → Leipzig

Schedule & travel time

4h 40m 327 km 19 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

4h 40m

Fastest time

5h 36m

Avg. duration

327

Kilometers

19

Trains per day

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By train from Mainz to Leipzig

An important rail connection: The train connection from Mainz to Leipzig is one of the popular rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 4h 40m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 327 kilometers and is served by about 19 trains every day. The solid frequency enables flexible trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Mainz to Leipzig saves you about 36 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Mainz to Leipzig?

The fastest connection from Mainz to Leipzig takes 4h 40m. The average travel time is 5h 36m.

How many trains run daily from Mainz to Leipzig?

About 19 trains run daily on the Mainz - Leipzig route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Mainz to Leipzig?

The direct connection covers 327 km.

More interesting connections

Mainz → Koblenz
0h 50m92 km
Mainz → Worms
0h 26m42 km
Berlin → Leipzig
1h 5m148 km
Erfurt → Leipzig
0h 43m120 km
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Return journey

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Mainz → Koblenz0h 50mMainz → Worms0h 26mMainz → Darmstadt0h 28mMainz → Frankfurt32mBerlin → Leipzig1h 5mErfurt → Leipzig0h 43mBerlin Südkreuz → Leipzig1h 05m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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